Back to the roots of Kevin de Bruyne

Kevin De Bruyne started playing football at the age of six in his native region for the modest KVV Drongen, near Ghent. From the moment Kevin was selected for the Red Devils in 2010, he has stolen the hearts of many football fans. Today he is even the crowd favourite of the Belgians. Today this likeable Red Devil awaits the task of shining against the USA team under the watchful eye of the entire Belgian nation. To get to know Kevin a little better, we are going to start a beautiful cycling route in his hometown of Drongen. This village has a rich history and owes its existence to the striking abbey, the history of which dates back to the 7th century. From Drongen we cycle out of the village centre, towards Ghent. We continue the route along the canal and a beautiful winding waterway, until we end up in Drongen again. We cross the village and continue towards the countryside where we come across"Schouwbroek\\\", a beautiful fortified building from the Middle Ages. This defensive structure was in the past mainly inhabited by the noble families of Belgium. We continue the route via the interior and descend to the centre of Drongen, where we view the Old Abbey (The Old Abbey) of Drongen. The abbey complex, located on the Leie in Drongen, has been protected as a monument since 1998. The abbey now houses a meditation centre, a community of (elderly) Jesuits and a few families. The octagonal abbey church from 1734, built in white stone, with its small dome, serves as a parish church.